Statistics on Edinburgh-Busan flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Busan (from: Edinburgh)

The average price to go to Busan from Edinburgh airport is $ 1267 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 892 (in march) and $ 2280 (in november), which is a saving of $ 375 or a surplus of $ 1014 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $885 to $940 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Busan before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Busan plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 1183 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Busan from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 892, saving $ 375 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1267). Conversely, november will be the most expensive ($ 2280).

Flight Edinburgh-Busan: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 948 $ 1340 good price
February$ 925 $ 1386 good price
March$ 769 $ 892 very good price
April$ 959 $ 1192 good price
May$ 932 $ 1060 good price
June$ 848 $ 1029 good price
July$ 1141 $ 1388 good price
August$ 1093 $ 1312 good price
September$ 804 $ 1049 good price
October$ 923 $ 1192 good price
November$ 806 $ 2280 very high price
December$ 897 $ 1070 good price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Busan

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Busan range from $608 to $1658. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $608 to $664), 1% at the maximum price (from $1603 to $1658). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $940 to $995 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Busan flight

There are 7 companies that serve Edinburgh from Busan airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Air France, KLM, China Eastern, Qatar Airways and British Airways.

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Data analysis:

Of the 1183 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Busan route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Edinburgh-Busan flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $162. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $131.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Busan to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $256. Conversely, departing from Busan on a sunday may cost you an additional $248.

Top prices Edinburgh-Busan

Round tripDatesPrice
Edinburgh → Busan04-04 to 12-04-2025$ 1169 
Edinburgh → Seoul12-05 to 28-05-2025$ 612 
Edinburgh → Seoul01-06 to 08-06-2025$ 656 
Edinburgh → Seoul02-06 to 09-06-2025$ 589 
Edinburgh → Seoul04-06 to 09-06-2025$ 582 
Edinburgh → Seoul05-06 to 10-06-2025$ 589 
Edinburgh → Seoul09-06 to 15-06-2025$ 638 
Edinburgh → Seoul13-06 to 22-06-2025$ 652 
Edinburgh → Seoul16-06 to 25-06-2025$ 589 
Edinburgh → Busan08-07 to 31-07-2025$ 1278 

When to book your flight Edinburgh - Busan to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 3 to 4 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Busan flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Busan, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1072 $, which is a saving of 195 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 3 to 4 months in advance, you will pay the full price (178 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Busan flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

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Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 909 $)
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What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Busan are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $160. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $267 more.

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